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In an ecosystem increasingly saturated with stimuli, brands strive to stand out from competitors with strategies that sometimes resemble the worst behavior on social media

EL PAÍS talked to Cory Doctorow, who coined the popular term. With Big Tech taking over the internet, the positive atmosphere and user-friendly features of social media platforms – which previously allowed us to connect with friends – are disappearing

The whistleblower who exposed social media’s dangers to teenagers says the next major legal battle will be against the AI friends that minors interact with

Twenty years ago, Sofia Coppola redefined femininity on the big screen, and predicted the visual language of social media long before its spread

Increasingly, major stars are using the film review platform, while recently famous names have had their anonymous critiques exposed. In any case, the debate has begun about whether the app will maintain its authenticity and credibility

In these far-right extremist movements, children as young as 14 talk about a ‘pure people,’ downplay the Holocaust, and express hatred of immigrants

Such content is often riddled with visual flaws and inconsistencies that could negatively affect young viewers

Two separate factors — reducing light at night and taking a warm shower before bed — can promote rest

The social network has implemented a ‘Shop the Look’ tool, still in the testing phase, that suggests products linked to the image of content creators (who were never notified and are not being paid)

Celebrities with millions of followers criticize the authorities for not informing the president about the country’s problems, although they avoid attacking him directly

Predatory groups have experienced exponential growth thanks to social media. Experts warn that it is now easier and cheaper than ever to reach a wider audience

The musician from the State of Mexico is experimenting on social media by adapting TV series themes to traditional Mexican music. He now juggles his work in three bands with a combined following of tens of thousands

A man vacuuming shouldn’t be news in 2026, but when he’s got a gym-honed physique, the algorithm goes wild. Welcome to the new TikTok craze: CleanTok

Director Chloé Wallace speaks out against the rise of ‘heroin chic’ and opens the debate about the dangers of body worship and the ultraconservative gaze behind the return to that ideal of beauty

A teenager shot and killed two teachers in Michoacán in a direct attack after spreading misogynistic messages on social media

Osmer H killed two of his high school teachers with 14 shots from an AR-15 in an attack he had foreshadowed on social media

With no visible metrics, addictive feeds or the pressure to present an immaculate appearance, the platform proposes using online life to once again discover affinities, connect via personal taste — and even meet up with your online friends in real life

Concerned about backlash or losing collaborations, some creators prefer to avoid commenting on political and social issues. Will that silence have consequences?

The invasive and extractive behavior of tech companies has led us to a breaking point. More and more people are looking to reduce their screen time. Laws and proposals are emerging to help us escape the sad digital labyrinth

The first openly gay leader of the Netherlands and the Argentine Olympic athlete met in 2022 in a supermarket in The Hague, announced their engagement in 2024, and have become role models for the LGBTQ+ community

A report reveals that social media and far-right figures in the United States spread widely replicated false content about the operation that took down the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel

Losing control of time, experiencing withdrawal symptoms, or becoming irritable are red flags that signal screens are causing problems

This supposed subculture unleashes hatred on social media through hoaxes and exaggerations that target trans people and feed the far-right narrative about a decadent society

The specialist in neurodevelopmental issues argues the case for banning social media for under-16s: ‘Those who had a smartphone with free access to internet content before the age of 15 have worse mental health indicators’

The company’s strong revenue isn’t reflected in its stock market performance. Investors fear growth will stall, while artists are voicing frustration over what they consider a miserly compensation system